'And I guess we can play a small part in trying to cheer a majority of the nation up by trying to be successful over here.

'We'll commit our performances and all our efforts to those involved recently in London.'

Tour manager John Spencer said the Lions squad had been shocked after hearing the news.

Warburton sits with Lions head coach Warren Gatland on Sunday in New Zealand

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey sent his best wishes to the emergency services

'The boys are very shocked, some of them don't even know about it yet,' Spencer said.

'But can I just please express our sympathies with those who have been injured back home. This is a dreadful tragedy and our thoughts are certainly with those who have been injured - and their families.

'We're four nations but we're one jersey, one team, and we'll all stand united here about the sentiments in London.'

England's football team, who are preparing for games in Scotland and France, expressed their condolences on social media.

'Our thoughts and sympathies are with the victims and their families and friends following the attacks in London on Saturday evening,' England tweeted.

Arsenal and Tottenham were among the London clubs to post their sympathies.

A period of silence was planned ahead of the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match

'Our thoughts are with all those affected by last night's attack #LondonBridge,' Arsenal posted.

Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey also joined the tributes, praising the work on the emergency services in the capital.

Spurs said: 'The thoughts of everyone at the club are with all those affected by the tragic events in London last night.'

A period of silence was held before India's ICC Champions Trophy match against Pakistan at Edgbaston.